Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup Basmati rice, yields 3 ½ - 4 cups cooked rice
• 1 tbsp vegan butter
• 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds (“jeera”)
• 2-3 bay leaves

Instructions:

• Cook rice according to instructions on the packet.
• Heat the butter on a pan until it melts. Add cumin seeds and let them cook until they splutter. Then add bay leaves and cook on low flame for a few minutes.
• Finally, add the rice to the butter and spices.
• Serve with tofu makhani and kaali dal.